Is the Nato strap sacrilege on this Soviet export?
Bought an early production 2209 movement, the movement itself has a 20nm gold plate and was at the time known as an ultra slim movement measuring just under 3ml and competed directly with Swiss watch makers.
As a side note, I have not seen this dial variant and have to say, its aged beautifully with a deep purple patina pushing through the midnight blue and the added sunbeam effect gives it a stunning oil slick visual.
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I am more bothered by the choice of green to go with that beautiful blue face.
Call me a monster but I actually preferred the green 😂🤓
I respectfully disagree. I have a similar green strap on my Seagull watch which has blue hands and I think it's a great combo. Different strokes and all that! Do what makes you tick (pun intended)
probably what they had laying around since it seems a few mm too wide for it too
I need to invest in a slimmer strap.
Run what you brung! Once you get a dedicated strap it'll be dope!
I'm pretty sure I like nato straps on any watch. Not only because they look cool but also because I like the way they keep the back of the watch from sticking to my wrist when I get a little sweaty.
Thats solid reasoning.
I've also found out the strap gets my sweat on it and smells stinky
Regardless of strap, that's a fantastic watch! Awesome bit of history on your wrist there.
http://www.2209watchmovement.com/history
really cool site to find out more on the Soviet watch history
Thanks!
We need a strap type called Warsaw Pact